HIV Criminalization by State
This dataset provides an overview of state laws that criminalize certain actions by people who are HIV-positive based on the presumed risk of HIV transmission.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
October 31, 2013 - October 31, 2013
last Updated
Feb 18, 2018
Variables
- Does the state criminalize certain actions by HIV-positive individuals?
- In what year did the state first criminalize an HIV-related action, whether by HIV-specific statute or judicial decision?
- Brief summary of the state's statute(s) on HIV criminalization
- Has the state criminalized certain actions through an HIV-specific statute?
- Plus 3 others...
Registered Nurse Scope of Practice
This is a cross-sectional dataset displaying registered nurse scope of practice laws in effect as of August 1, 2015.
Public Health Topic
Health Services
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
last Updated
Feb 12, 2018
Variables
- What medical activities are included in a registered nurse's scope of practice?
- Does the law authorize registered nurses to delegate medical activities to other health care professionals?
Dental Hygiene Practice Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset, displaying dental hygienist laws from January 1, 2013, to January 1, 2015.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Oral Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
last Updated
Feb 12, 2018
Variables
- Are dental hygienists explicitly prohibited from practicing independently?
- Are dental hygienists allowed to perform scaling?
- Are dental hygienists allowed to apply fluoride?
- Are dental hygienists allowed to apply sealants?
- Plus 4 others...
Syringe Distribution Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset, capturing changes in syringe distribution laws from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Health Services, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
last Updated
Feb 02, 2018
Variables
- Does state law prohibit the sale or distribution of drug paraphernalia?
- Does state law regulate the retail sale of syringes?
- Is syringe exchange explicitly authorized by state law?
Syringe Possession Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset, capturing changes in syringe possession laws from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Health Services
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
last Updated
Feb 02, 2018
Variables
- Does state law prohibit possession of drug paraphernalia?
- Does state law require a prescription for adult possession of a syringe?
- Does state law ban possession of controlled substances?
Biosimilar Substitution Laws
This map shows how state laws vary on pharmacists’ ability to autonomously substitute biologics with products called “biosimilars.”
Public Health Topic
Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 1, 2016 – October 1, 2017
last Updated
Oct 01, 2017
Variables
- Does the state regulate pharmacist substitution of biologics?
- Can pharmacists substitute a biosimilar for a biologic?
- Can the prescriber prevent substitution of an interchangeable biosimilar for the biologic?
- Does the prescriber need to be notified of the substitution?
and four more...
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Bills
This is a longitudinal dataset displaying all HIA bills introduced between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
last Updated
Apr 05, 2017
Variables
- Has a health impact assessment (HIA) bill been introduced in the jurisdiction?
- What is the bill number?
- Does the bill require an HIA?
Health in All Policies (HiAP) Bills
This is a longitudinal dataset displaying all HiAP bills introduced between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities
Geography
50 U.S states and the District of Columbia
source
Lawatlas
Date Range
January 1, 2012 -December 31, 2016
last Updated
Apr 05, 2017
Variables
- Has a Health in All Policies (HiAP) bill been introduced in the jurisdiction?
- What is the bill number?
- What type of HiAP approach does the bill call for?
Recreational Marijuana Laws
At the federal level, the sale and possession of marijuana is illegal under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Alaska, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Washington State, however, have enacted laws that legalize marijuana use for recreational purposes.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 4, 2014 - July 1, 2015
last Updated
Apr 05, 2017
Variables
- Does the state have a law authorizing recreational marijuana?
- What agency regulates the sale of recreational marijuana?
- Is marijuana required to be tested before it is sold?
- Can an in-state resident purchase marijuana?
- Can an out-of-state resident purchase marijuana?
- Plus 7 others...
State Radon Laws
This dataset provides the laws and regulations states enacted governing radon disclosure, radon certification, and mitigation.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
last Updated
Mar 20, 2017
Variables
- Does the state have a law requiring sellers to disclose known radon levels in the sale of homes?
- Does the state have radon disclosure through any of the following:
- Does the state require landlords to disclose radon to tenants?
- Plus 6 others...